

TikTok Influencer Chrystofer Whyte Fatally Shot on New Jersey Beach; Two Arrested in Connection
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A rising TikTok personality, 18-year-old Chrystofer Whyte, was fatally shot earlier this month while visiting the popular Pier Village boardwalk in Long Branch, New Jersey. Authorities confirmed Whyte was killed on the evening of June 12 in a shooting that has shaken both the local community and his online fan base. Whyte, known to his…

7 Missing After Massive Fireworks Warehouse Explosion in Northern California
Esparto, CA — Authorities are searching for seven people still missing following a massive explosion and fire that erupted Monday evening at a fireworks warehouse in rural Yolo County. The blast, which occurred around 6 p.m. at a facility operated by Devastating Pyrotechnics near the town of Esparto, triggered widespread destruction, ignited multiple wildfires, and shook…

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer to Star in Broadway Revival of ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’
We are heading to Broadway! Emmy-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson is set to make her long-awaited Broadway debut in a revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, alongside comedy icon Cedric the Entertainer. The production, directed by Debbie Allen, is set to premiere in spring 2026 at a Shubert Theatre in New York City,…

Actor Woody McClain Hosted Baby Shower for His Twin Girls
ATLANTA — Actor Woody McClain, celebrated for his roles in Power Book II: Ghost and The New Edition Story, hosted a vibrant baby shower on June 28 in Atlanta to honor the upcoming arrival of his twin daughters, Emily and Amaya, this November. The event, masterminded by model-and-girlfriend Charli B, embraced a whimsical “bows and…

Legendary Glynn Turman to Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
After more than six decades of groundbreaking work in film, television, and theater, the iconic Glynn Turman is finally receiving one of Hollywood’s most prestigious honors. On Wednesday, July 10th at 11:30 AM PT, Turman will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard. The ceremony will be…

Community Mourns as Victims are Identified in Kappa Picnic Shooting
Tragedy struck Atlanta’s Coan Park on Saturday evening during a Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity picnic, leaving two men dead and others shaken. The incident began when an uninvited guest arrived at the event and engaged in a heated confrontation that quickly turned violent. The first victim, Anthony Lewis Pearson, 33, was a fraternity member and beloved…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Signs Record-Breaking $285 Million Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially secured their franchise cornerstone for the foreseeable future. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP and Finals MVP, has agreed to a historic four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension—the most lucrative deal in NBA history based on average annual value. The extension begins in the 2027–28 season and runs through 2030–31, ensuring that Gilgeous-Alexander will…

Chris Brown Lawsuit Over Nightclub Brawl Dismissed by Accuser
A civil lawsuit filed against R&B superstar Chris Brown has officially been dismissed, just weeks after his arrest in the United Kingdom in connection with the same incident. The accuser, music producer Amadou “Abe” Diaw, filed court documents last Friday to drop the suit with prejudice, a legal term that prevents the case from being…

Walter Scott, Founding Member of the Whispers, Has Passed Away
We are deeply saddened to share that R&B legend Walter Scott, co-founder of the iconic group The Whispers, has passed away at the age of 81, following a courageous six-month battle with cancer. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in Los Angeles, Walter—alongside his twin brother Wallace “Scotty” Scott—helped shape the smooth, soulful harmonies that defined…

Texas Musician Found Dead After Being Reported Missing
The music community across Texas is mourning the heartbreaking and unexpected loss of an extraordinary young talent. Michael Rigsby, a beloved musician with deep roots in both the Texarkana and Dallas areas, has passed away at the age of 26. Mike Rigsby, a resident of Frisco, was reported missing on the evening of June 22nd….